Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was released 4 years before the SH-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SH-1
SP-610UZ | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SH-1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 39 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SH-1
SP-610UZ | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the SH-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SH-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and SH-1.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 380 images |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $349 |